When two people are in love and decide to be with each other for the rest of their lives, they promise to give one another a lifetime of happiness. The first year of marriage or the ‘extended honeymoon phase’, has a charm of its own.
Besides the romance, this time also gives your relationship the much-needed foundation. This phase teaches you a new lesson every day, sometimes sweet and sometimes bitter, but always useful. Here are some such beautiful and important lessons that couples must definitely learn in the first year of their marriage.
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During your courtship period, right up to your wedding and the initial months after that, so many things happen that can bring a couple close to each other. Sharing a good equation with your partner, not only physically but also emotionally, makes you the best of friends. Trusting each other, keeping no secrets and always confiding in each other should be the thumb rule from the very beginning. This will strengthen your friendship and your relationship.
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Love does not only have to last for the first few years of your marriage. The care and attention you give in nurturing your relationship in its first year will make it last forever! Saying ‘I love you’ more often to each other not only because you have to, but because you want to, is a great rule to abide by. Leaving each other love notes, going on date nights more often, trying to understand each other’s point of view without any ego, and not holding any grudges will make your bond even more beautiful than ever before!
In almost every relationship, out of the two partners, one is always more calm, composed and mature than the other. That is why they say that ‘opposites attract’! Never hold yourself back from saying sorry. This would not make you small or put you down. Instead, it will make your partner respect you even more. This will also take your relationship to new heights.
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One of the most important lessons to be learnt after getting married is to prioritise things. You need to decide for yourself what is more important to you. Family interference, especially in the Indian set up, work pressures and just the usual stress can take a toll on your married life. Prioritising your life right from the beginning will make it easier for the two of you in the long run. Making efforts to take some time out for your spouse, respecting their opinion above the others and spending some quality time together every day will make your bond stronger.
People often say that many things change after you get married. True in some aspects, but if the two of you trust and love each other enough to give space to one another in the marriage, nothing has to change. Everything will remain the way it is- beautiful and blooming.
Another lesson that marriage teaches you in a year’s time is that you need to stop living in the fear of ‘I hope our marriage works out and lasts forever!’ Believe in yourself, believe in your spouse and most importantly, believe in your love and understanding. Have faith and know that your marriage is for keeps.
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Learning these important lessons within the first year of your marriage will definitely make your bond stronger and your love last forever!
